Carlisle
kar-LYLE · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Old English / Celtic ◈ 3 syllables
"From Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus"

From Old English / Celtic

From Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Carlisle at a glance
MeaningFrom Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus
OriginOld English / Celtic
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#3114
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Origin & history of Carlisle
1
Old English / Celtic roots
Carlisle comes from the Old English / Celtic tradition, meaning From Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus.
How popular is Carlisle?
2012 peak year
At its height in 2012, Carlisle reached #2,602 nationally — 47 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Carlisle is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,114) with about 51 babies named Carlisle each year. Carlisle's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,284 babies have been registered as Carlisle since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
47 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,602)
51 Avg. per year
(last decade)
510 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,284 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,114) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Carlisle
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
C3
A1
R9
L3
I9
S1
L3
E5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Carlisle
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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